Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci
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Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci
Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci
The Bongo is a beautiful antelope with striking orange-brown fur and white stripes. They are shy and love to hide in the forests, making them special and hard to spot!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci is a strikingly large antelope with a glossy chestnut-red coat, adorned with 10-15 vertical white stripes along its body. Both males and females possess magnificent, spiraled lyre-shaped horns and distinct white chevron markings on their faces, making them easily recognizable.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusTragelaphus
Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Bongo calves remain hidden for weeks after birth, perfectly still, to avoid detection by hungry predators!
Bongos can digest tough woody plants and bark thanks to their specialized stomachs, a forest survival skill!
Despite their large size, bongos are incredible jumpers, easily clearing obstacles like fallen logs in the forest!
They are the only Tragelaphus species where both males and females grow impressive, spiraled horns!
Special abilities
Ability
Forest Camouflage
Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci has white stripes that help them blend perfectly into the dappled sunlight and shadows of dense forest undergrowth.
Ability
Agile Navigation
Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci can twist its long horns backwards, which helps them move silently and efficiently through thick jungle vegetation.
Ability
Acute Senses
Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci has excellent hearing and smell that helps them detect predators and find food in their challenging, dense habitat.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 170-250 cm
- Weight
- 210-405 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-19 years
- Top Speed
- 40 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 282-287 days
Diet & Feeding
These shy eaters browse on leaves, shoots, bark, and fruits found deep in their secretive forest homes.
Primary Foods
- Leaves
- Shoots
- Bark
- Fungi
- Grasses
- Fruits
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Leopard
Panthera pardus
Leopards are a primary predator, especially of younger bongos.
eaten by
African Rock Python
Python sebae
Large pythons may prey on bongo calves and juveniles.
depends on
Forest Dombeya
Dombeya goetzenii
Bongos browse on the leaves and shoots of this common highland forest tree.
depends on
Sycamore Fig
Ficus sycomorus
Bongos consume the fruits and leaves of fig trees in their habitat.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Striped
Marked with parallel bands or lines of color.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Horned
Characterized by having one or more hard, permanent, pointed projections on the head.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always admire wild animals from a distance and never try to touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci?
170-250 cm
How much does Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci weigh?
210-405 kg
How long does Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci live?
10-19 years
How fast can Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci move?
40 km/h
What does Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci eat?
These shy eaters browse on leaves, shoots, bark, and fruits found deep in their secretive forest homes.
Where is Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci usually found?
Forests
How does Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci usually have?
1
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